Second consecutive defeat in the championship. Third in a week if we also count the Italian Cup derby. Genoa is undoubtedly going through a very difficult period. The first since Alberto Gilardino sat on the bench. In a deserted “Ferraris” due to the measures taken by the Prefecture of Genoa following last Wednesday’s accidents, the rossoblù were beaten by former Thiago Motta’s Juventus. A setback that exposed the shortcomings of a team that struggles to find the conclusion towards the opponent’s goal and is extremely fragile in the defensive phase.
Badelj also injured
The many absences due to injuries certainly have an impact. And all in the nerve center of the field. With the highest quality elements forced to the pits. From Junior Messias, the hope is that he can recover for Bergamo or at the latest after the international break, to Ruslan Malinovskyi, his stop will certainly be longer. And yesterday captain Milan Badelj also had to raise the white flag due to a problem with his left flexor after half an hour of play. They certainly shouldn’t be alibis but obviously absences of this type weigh on the economy of individual matches.
Raise your head
Fight. However, this is the watchword of Alberto Gilardino who appeared in the press room saddened but also with the desire not to give up. After all, we are only at the end of September and there is time to put the bow of the boat back in the right direction. “This year we will have to fight until the last day. It’s time to work hard and stay quiet, to listen as little as possible and continue on our way trying to recover the injured as soon as possible. I want more from certain players, it’s natural, otherwise it becomes difficult.” Word of Gila.